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The Foothill Dragon Press
Upon entering the Pacific View Mall, the halls are often deserted due to a number of reasons. This has been an experience occurring all around the country.

The death of the American mall

Julia Brossia, Writer • June 18, 2023

It is a Sunday afternoon and the atmosphere of the Pacific View Mall is dead. Empty halls, empty stores, empty food court, save for a few people here and there. The once bustling site is now deserted and...

Lynna Nguyen ‘24, Nathan Turner 24, Jaslyn Shirk 24 and Lola Tennison 24 all stand proudly as they receive their award for their project in the Energy Efficiency to Mitigate Climate Change and Ocean Acidification (EECCOA) Project. The project, which the students competed in through Mrs. Hunts’ Advanced Placement (AP) Environmental Science Class is an important STEAM competition which takes place every year. Read more to learn about both the project and this years winners.

The EECCOA competition: Reducing Foothill’s carbon footprint one piece of trash at a time

Amber Duhs and Beatrice Barnes • June 17, 2023

The Energy Efficiency to Mitigate Climate Change and Ocean Acidification (EECCOA) challenge is a STEAM (science, technology, engineering, arts and mathematics) based competition aimed towards high school...

Merric Bayless 24 hits a jump overlooking the sunset at a local spot called the V. Many mountain bikers watch him while socializing with each other, providing a friendly atmosphere in the mountain biking community.

The underground sport of mountain biking

Chance Leandro, Reporter • June 17, 2023

Ventura is a town better known for surfing and its beach activities, yet it also contains a thriving mountain biking community. In communities of people that value the outdoors and adventure, mountain...

Inspired by the Humans of New York project, the Foothill Dragon Press staffers aspire to highlight students pursing their passions and interests.

Humans of Foothill: Joseph Parcher

Olivia Mowad, Photographer • June 8, 2023

“Junior year was probably when [BioScience] really got real and it really became more and more of my personality. [By] senior year, I just really had no life. BioScience made me more attentive to...

When walking in the office, you can be expected to be met by the friendly, helpful faces of Kena Camarena, Jean Barrett and Lissa Kellner-Elizarraras. They strive to make Foothill Tech a better place each and everyday while assisting parents, students and faculty peers.

Meet the front office staff of Foothill Tech

Amber Duhs, Writer • June 7, 2023

Whether you’ve shown up to school late, needed to turn in a form or simply popped into the office out of curiosity, students at Foothill Technology High School (Foothill Tech) can always recognize the...

Inspired by the Humans of New York project, the Foothill Dragon Press staffers aspire to highlight students pursing their passions and interests.

Humans of Foothill: Cole Dinkler

Lauren Kaller and Aidan Gomez • June 7, 2023

“Pole vault has really influenced my life by giving me [a lot of] discipline in everything. I've worked harder at vaults than I have at anything else in my life. It's shown how if I put in the work and...

Kurt Miller stands and embraces one of his favorite artists Harry Styles in front of his class group project. This ‘23 school year will be Miller’s last year of teaching at Foothill Technology High School (Foothill Tech). Miller teaches ninth grade health, tenth grade world history, and the advisor for DTech. He is well known around Foothill Tech having the nickname “Dictator Miller” and still lives up to its name today. He will continue his teaching journey at Carpinteria High School (Carpinteria) after teaching 11 years at Foothill Tech.

Kurt Miller and his legacy at Foothill Tech

Caroline Hubner, Writer • June 6, 2023

As the school year comes to a close, many students say goodbye to their friends and favorite teachers. However, students of beloved Design and Technology (DTech) program adviser, freshman Health teacher...

Inspired by the Humans of New York project, the Foothill Dragon Press aspires to highlight students pursing their passions and interests.

Humans of Foothill: Lily Shadden

Luigirey Guce, Photographer • June 5, 2023

With Lily Shadden's senior year coming to a close, she has left an incredible footprint on the Foothill Technology High School (Foothill Tech) community. Shadden is well known at Foothill Tech for...

On yet another sunny day in Ojai Calif, shoppers eagerly wander the streets as they await for a vendor to catch their eyes. The Farmers Market, which is held every Sunday, crowds the thriving streets of “the Arcade” and sells an array of locally made or sourced products.

The Ojai Farmers Market: a local community of support

Amber Duhs, Writer • June 4, 2023

Just north of Ventura’s sandy beaches and surf spots is the infamous small town of Ojai, Calif. Known primarily for its downtown area featuring boutique shops and restaurants, tourists and residents...

Invasive black mustard plants are abundant along the main trail at Harmon Canyon. They vastly outnumber native plants, which is detrimental to various aspects of the environment. Come fall, black mustard will dry out and pose a prominent fire hazard.

Ventura’s superbloom: Yellow flowers or invasive weeds?

Beatrice Barnes • June 1, 2023

Has your Instagram feed been bombarded with photos of California’s superbloom recently? After a wet winter, spring has sprung and Ventura’s luscious, green hillsides are littered with patches of vibrant...

From a gap year to the armed forces to prestigious universities, the Foothill Technology High School senior Class of 2023 shares their geographic location for where they’ll be next year.

Class of ’23 Grad Map

Caroline Hubner and Jonah Billings • May 31, 2023

In celebration of the Class of 2023's final months at Foothill Technology High School (Foothill Tech), seniors shared their post-graduation plans via an event known as 'Senior Signing Day,' in which they...

The Port of Hueneme imports around 5 billion bananas every year with the largest contributing companies being Del Monte and Chiquita. Each company ships out their bananas and has their own distribution systems set up on the Port. During the COVID-19 pandemic, Del Monte donated 1 million bananas to Ventura County locals in need of food.

The Port of Hueneme seeks to make Ventura County a better place one banana at a time

Claire Hadley, Writer • May 29, 2023

Founded in 1937, The Port of Hueneme is a 4.7 square mile long site of economic prosperity, where an abundance of commodities are imported and exported each year, that emphasizes giving back to the community....

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